MXC-400 SERIES
MIXING CENTERS
FOR DRYWALL SURFACE
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MOUNTING THE UNIT WASHER
(1) Choose a convenient location close to water supply and not more than 5’ off floor.
(2) Remove the cover from the unit.
(3) Hold proportioner against wall and mark keyholes — use a level for marking holes. TOGGLE
BOLT
(4) Drill holes and install either toggle bolts or masonry screws (not supplied).
SIDE VIEW
(5) Hang the unit and tighten screws — see Figures 1 and 2. Always refer to hardware Figure 1
manufacturer’s specifications for weight capacity and usage.
FOR CINDER BLOCK & CONCRETE
ATTACHING THE DRIP TRAY
(1) Use screws provided in accessory kit to secure drip tray to bottom of proportioner.
(2) Attach a length of 1/4" tubing to drip tray for draining liquids.
MASONRY
SCREW
(3) Divert drain tube to sink, drain, or five gallon holding jug.
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY
This proportioner operates best with a flowing water pressure of 30 - 40 PSI.
Fluctuating pressure can affect dilution ratios — use a water source that is not feeding SIDE VIEW
other equipment whenever possible. Water temperature should be between 40ºF and Figure 2
180ºF.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
(1) Attach male connector on high pressure supply hose to inlet side of proportioner If proportioner is connected to a janitor’s sink
with an atmospheric vacuum breaker, a
using garden hose washer. special connection kit is required by A.S.S.E.
specification 1055. Failure to use this kit, or
(2) Attach female connector on high pressure hose to water source. equivalent connection means, will invalidate
the A.S.S.E. and I.A.P.M.O. (UPC)
(3) Turn on water and check for possible leaks. certification. Specify P/N 7600187 when
ordering the kit.
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STANDARD VENTURI AND FLEX-GAP VENTURI
TUBE
For standard venturi and Flex-Gap systems, the flow rate is controlled by a venturi
tube located within the venturi body. Venturi tubes have their GPM rating molded on
the side, or can be identified by color; WHITE = 1 GPM/ BLACK = 4 GPM.
To change the venturi tube:
(1) Disconnect tubing from venturi body.
(2) Remove venturi body.
(3) Push out existing venturi tube by inserting a pen up through the bottom of the
venturi body — see Figure 3.
(4) Insert the new venturi tube (for the desired flow rate) into the venturi body,
ensuring that it seats firmly.
(5) Thread venturi body back in place and hand-tighten.
PEN
AIRE-GAP VENTURI
Figure 3
For Aire-Gap venturi systems, the flow rate is controlled by a nozzle, deflector plate,
and venturi tube. These internal parts are color coded to identify their GPM rating;
BLUE = 1 GPM/BLACK = 3 GPM.
SCREEN WASHER
To change these parts: 2300812
(1) Disconnect tubing from venturi body.
NOZZLE SCREENS (2)
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(2) Remove Aire-Gap assembly from water valve.
(3) Remove existing nozzle, deflector plate, and venturi tube by disassembling the NOZZLE
Aire-Gap — see Figure 4. 1 GPM = 7407201
3 GPM = 7407202
(4) Reassemble the Aire-Gap using new nozzle, deflector plate, and venturi tube (for
the desired flow rate). To avoid leakage, install the rubber washer with the 3
“ears” facing upwards. Hand-tighten the venturi body to the Aire-Gap body.
AIRE-GAP BODY
(5) Thread Aire-Gap assembly back in place and hand-tighten. 7407200
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DEFLECTOR PLATE
IMPORTANT: The dilution chart for the standard venturi and Flex-Gap is different 1 GPM = 7407220
than the chart for the Aire-Gap venturi. Be sure to use the correct dilution chart for 3 GPM = 7407221
metering tip selection.
RUBBER WASHER
METERING TIP SELECTION 2300781
For each valve in the system, install appropriate metering tip from the charts on page
AIRE-GAP
3. Be sure the metering tip is threaded in hand-tight only. VENTURI TUBE
1 GPM = 7407204
CALIBRATING ACTUAL PRODUCT RATIOS 3 GPM = 7407205
To easily calculate the ounces per gallon for a specific product:
O-RING
(1) Fill a graduated cylinder or spray bottle (that has ounce markings) with product. 1500477
(2) Install metering tip closest to desired ounces per gallon — see dilution charts.
(3) Drop chemical pick-up tube into the container holding the product. AIRE-GAP
VENTURI BODY
(4) Activate valve until chemical line is primed up to the metering tip. 7407203
(5) Note how many ounces (of product) are in the container.
(6) Activate valve again, and fill a one gallon container with water/product mix.
DE-FOAM TUBE
(7) Note how many ounces (of product) were used. 7025903
(8) You now have determined actual ounces per gallon for this product. Repeat this
procedure as desired for other valves and products.
Figure 4
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STANDARD VENTURI/FLEX-GAP AIRE-GAP VENTURI
1 GPM 4 GPM 1 GPM 3 GPM
TIP COLOR OZ/GAL RATIO OZ/GAL RATIO TIP COLOR OZ/GAL RATIO OZ/GAL RATIO
NO INSERT 28 3.6:1 25 4.3:1 NO INSERT 35 2.7:1 21 5.1:1
WHITE 22 4.8:1 20 5.4:1 WHITE 32 3.0:1 20 5.4:1
YELLOW 18 6.1:1 18 6.1:1 YELLOW 30 3.3:1 18 6.1:1
PINK 16 7.0:1 16 7.0:1 PINK 26 4.0:1 16 7.0:1
GREEN 15 7.8:1 12 12:1 GREEN 23 4.6:1 12 10:1
BLACK 14 8.5:1 10 15:1 BLACK 20 5.4:1 10 12:1
BROWN 12 10:1 7 20:1 BROWN 16 7.0:1 7 17:1
GRAY 8 15:1 5 31:1 GRAY 10 12:1 5 25:1
BLUE 6 20:1 4 42:1 BLUE 7 17:1 4 31:1
RED 3 42:1 3 63:1 RED 4 31:1 3 42:1
PEACH 2.5 50:1 2 72:1 PEACH 2.5 50:1 2 63:1
LT BLUE 2.0 63:1 1.5 101:1 LT BLUE 2.25 56:1 1.5 84:1
PURPLE 1.75 74:1 1 127:1 PURPLE 2 63:1 1 127:1
LT GREEN 1.5 84:1 0.75 170:1 LT GREEN 1.5 84:1 0.75 170:1
ORANGE 1 127:1 0.50 255:1 ORANGE 1 127:1 0.50 255:1
LT BROWN 0.5 255:1 0.25 511:1 LT BROWN 0.5 255:1 0.25 511:1
These charts are based upon the chemical viscosity of water (CPS = 1.0) and should only be used as a guide. Actual ratios
and flow rates may vary due to product viscosity, flow pressure, and tubing distance(s).
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CONNECTING THE CHEMICAL SUPPLY
IMPORTANT: When an Aire-Gap venturi is operating without a chemical supply line connected, or a supply line that is not
completely full, water may spit from the gap area. The “spitting” is considered normal and will cease when the supply line is
filled with chemical. This does not apply to standard venturi or Flex-Gap.
(1) Place chemical container(s) inside the proportioner cabinet
(2) Insert the foot-valve end of the 3/8" vinyl tube into each container (use ceramic weight if necessary to sink tube to bottom).
(3) Connect the inlet tube over the colored metering tip — secure with a plastic zip tie.
INSTALLING BUCKET-FILL TUBE (OPTIONAL)
(1) Remove spring clip securing the unused spout in place.
(2) Remove spout and cover remaining hole with plastic plug provided.
(3) FOR STANDARD VENTURI AND FLEX-GAP: Connect the bucket fill tube with the flow restrictor (plastic insert) end
closest to the venturi body.
FOR AIRE-GAP VENTURI: Connect a fill tube with no flow restrictor (plastic insert) or cut the restrictor off the end of an
existing tube.
(4) Secure tube to venturi body with tie wraps provided.
(5) Route the other end through a hole provided at either side of case.
(6) When not in use, hang the tube on the drip tray using the hook provided.
INSTALLING BUTTON LOCK TAB (OPTIONAL)
See Figure 5 for illustration.
(1) Install button lock tab (provided) between the magnet stem and magnet screw.
(2) Ensure that tab is pointing downward as magnet screw is tightened.
(3) Cut off tab in the slot of locking button.
(4) Rotate button as cover is placed back on unit to line up the slot with the tab.
(5) Button will now lock in the “on” position by turning slightly clockwise while pressed in.
(6) Turn button counter-clockwise to release.
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MAGNET MAGNET
WITHOUT WITH
TAB MAGNET STEM TAB
TAB
MAGNET SCREW
MAGNET POINT
BUTTON LOCK TAB
DOWN
Figure 5
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• Avoid direct contact with chemicals — insert containers with caution. To avoid spillage, be careful not to tip container.
• Insert chemical suction line into container so that footvalve and ceramic weight sink to the bottom.
• Flush the drip tray with fresh water once each month to help reduce the effects of chemical on the tray.
• If valve fails to draw chemical, check the metering tip and footvalve for blockage — soak in warm water to clear.
GOOD
NO NO
CORRECT CONTAINER CORRECT CHEMICAL EXAMPLE OF FLUSHING
POSITIONING TUBE POSITIONING DRIP TRAY
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Knight Inc. does not accept responsibility for the mishandling, misuse, or non-performance of the described items when used
for purposes other than those specified in the instructions. For hazardous materials information consult label, MSDS, or
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All Knight controls and pump systems are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE year.
All electronic control boards have a TWO year warranty. Warranty applies only to the replacement or repair of such parts
when returned to factory with a Knight Return Authorization (KRA) number, freight prepaid, and found to be defective upon
factory authorized inspection. Bearings and pump seals or rubber and synthetic rubber parts such as “O” rings, diaphragms,
squeeze tubing, and gaskets are considered expendable and are not covered under warranty. Warranty does not cover
liability resulting from performance of this equipment nor the labor to replace this equipment. Product abuse or misuse voids
warranty.
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